US Bridges

S-39-2 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI S Pickens · Structure no. 000000000004197

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-2 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-39-2 over Wolf Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesS-39-2
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.0 MI S Pickens
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.87111, -82.70056
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$831,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-39-2 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-2 over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does S-39-2 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-39-2 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-2 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.